Aarav Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aarav is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aarav?
Aarav is spelled A-A-R-A-V. The name has 5 letters.
Aarav at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Aarav is a modern Indian given name commonly interpreted as “peaceful” or “calm,” although its precise Sanskrit derivation is debated.
- Origin
- Aarav is widely used as a masculine name in India and among Indian communities.
- Pronunciation
- AA-rav · 2 syllables
Aarav Popularity in 2025
Rank#710
Recorded Births377
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #710 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aarav Mean?
Aarav is a modern Indian given name commonly interpreted as “peaceful” or “calm,” although its precise Sanskrit derivation is debated.
Origin: Aarav is widely used as a masculine name in India and among Indian communities. Modern sources associate it with Sanskrit, but explanations of its original meaning vary.
How Do You Pronounce Aarav?
PronunciationAA-rav
Syllables2
Aarav Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 377 | #710 |
| 2024 | Boys | 404 | #676 |
| 2023 | Boys | 408 | #666 |
| 2022 | Boys | 406 | #673 |
| 2021 | Boys | 431 | #639 |
| 2020 | Boys | 419 | #638 |
| 2019 | Boys | 419 | #642 |
| 2018 | Boys | 488 | #565 |
| 2017 | Boys | 526 | #539 |
| 2016 | Boys | 519 | #552 |
| 2015 | Boys | 541 | #529 |
| 2014 | Boys | 531 | #523 |
| 2013 | Boys | 495 | #535 |
| 2012 | Boys | 435 | #586 |
| 2011 | Boys | 436 | #574 |
| 2010 | Boys | 438 | #577 |
| 2009 | Boys | 270 | #816 |
| 2008 | Boys | 219 | #926 |
| 2007 | Boys | 161 | #1,120 |
| 2006 | Boys | 144 | #1,172 |
| 2005 | Boys | 70 | #1,838 |
| 2004 | Boys | 41 | #2,599 |
| 2003 | Boys | 25 | #3,528 |
| 2002 | Boys | 6 | #9,392 |
When Was Aarav Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
541 recorded births
National rank #529
2014 · Boys
531 recorded births
National rank #523
2017 · Boys
526 recorded births
National rank #539
2016 · Boys
519 recorded births
National rank #552
Where Aarav Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #282 | 26 |
| NJ | #293 | 30 |
| MD | #407 | 12 |
| CA | #465 | 68 |
| NY | #527 | 30 |
| PA | #546 | 17 |
| MA | #555 | 8 |
| TX | #575 | 54 |